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Facial Recognition, Spyware, Fake Relay antennas... Ireland Strengthens Its Surveillance Tools

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Ireland wants to allow its law enforcement agencies to use spyware and intercept encrypted communications. The bill, introduced on 19 January, also legalises IMSI sensors, which simulate relay antennas to locate phones.
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Ireland is pushing for a new law to expand state surveillance and regulate the use of spyware in criminal investigations. The bill seeks to provide authorities with better tools, although they insist that guarantees of privacy and proportionality will be respected, as it will only be used in special cases. *** The Irish government introduced a bill to regulate “legal interception” and enable surveillance even on encrypted communications. The pro…

Ireland wants to allow its law enforcement agencies to use spyware and intercept encrypted communications. The bill, introduced on 19 January, also legalises IMSI sensors, which simulate relay antennas to locate phones.

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Clubic.com broke the news in on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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